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St. Thomas' Episcopal Church is an inclusive and diverse Christ-centered faith community in the Episcopal (Anglican) tradition. We come from many different backgrounds and perspectives, sharing a common commitment to growing faith and love of God and neighbor. We are dedicated to knowing about Christ and making him known.
St. Thomas' is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, the largest diocese in the country. There are over 189 congregations serving under the leadership of Bishop E. Mark Stevenson. We are a middle-sized Episcopal church.
No matter your age, race, gender identity, or sexual orientation, and no matter where you are on your faith journey, we welcome you and invite you to participate fully in every aspect of our parish life.
We seek to be a compassionate presence in our neighborhood and at large, deepening our own faith and experience through the welcoming of newcomers and service of the poor, the hungry, the young, and all seeking wholeness of life and spirit.
Summer Sunday Worship Schedule
8:30 am - Holy Eucharist
10:30 am - Holy Eucharist, in person and online
*Please note that Taizé Holy Eucharist is paused until September.
St. Thomas' Food Pantry
Need food? Let us feed you!
Food Distribution Thursdays from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. Click here for more information.
Parish Office Summer Hours
Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (office staff work remotely on Fridays)
Quick Links & News
Summer Parish Read | ‘The Wounded Healer’ by Henri Nouwen
A spiritual classic about the ministry of caring for others. 100 pages. This book is easily available at libraries and online stores, and a few loaner copies will be set out in by the parish office. Rev. Herbert & Rev. Dale will lead two discussions about the book. One will take place after worship on Sunday August 16th, and the other on Thursday August 20th at 8:30am, at The Smoky Mug (2930 North Ave). All are welcome. Even if you don't read or finish the book, you will be able to engage with the ideas.
St. Thomas's Annual Shrine Mont Retreat: A Sacred Pause
Surrounded by the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley, we have the opportunity to deepen our connection with each other and with our faith at our annual parish Shrine Mont retreat from October 2 - 4, 2026. This retreat offers a sanctuary for reflection, renewal, and growth, and it’s also a whole lot of fun to spend time with each other in this special place! Visit www.stthomasretreat.org for our website dedicated to the retreat where you will find photos, registration, and loads of information about our time together at Shrine Mont!
Theology on Tap | August 19 @ 4:30 pm at Ardent Brewing
Join Rev. Dale for the last round of Theology on Tap this summer. Meet with friends, have a drink of your choice, & discuss some theological questions! All invited.
Backpack Blessing | August 23 during 10:30 worship
Join us at 10:30 on Sunday, August 23 for our annual Blessing of the Backpacks! Kids of all ages are invited to bring their backpack, school bag, or work bag to receive a blessing and a St. Thomas' hangtag for their bag.
Enrich our worship
We have many opportunities available to help enrich our worship together. Want to be a worship assistant for Sunday services? Email Father Dale to be added to our list of volunteers! Would you like to sponsor the altar flowers to help make our church beautiful? Click here for available dates! Interested in helping with coffee hour, either by bringing treats to share or helping with clean up? Click here to sign up! Thank you for all the ways you support our parish life together.